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Kirkus Reviews
“A heartbreaking but essential perspective on war and survival.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“Another fast-paced adventure for animal lovers, with a side of light romance.”—Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“Though the adventure is fast-paced and fun, themes of racism, colonialism, counterculture, and family are all explored. . . . Period pop horror that will lure readers in for important history lessons.”—Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“[A]n engaging overview to inspire socially minded readers.”—Kirkus Reviews
School Library Journal
“In a crowded field of Earth-origin and evolution stories for children, this is well worth a look. . . . it will awaken young readers’ curiosity.”—School Library Journal
School Library Journal
“The worlds of ‘Magic School Bus,’ Mary Poppins, and Jurassic Park collide in this middle grade novel for readers fond of upbeat fantastic school adventures and dinosaurs.”—School Library Journal
Booklist Online
“In the story, he is often described as thinking about God’s plans for him, so this book would be best for a setting where religious ideas are appropriate.” — Miriam Aronin
School Library Journal
“The story celebrates the virtues of various places. Teachers can encourage students to describe specific things that bring them joy.”—School Library Journal
School Library Journal
“In an era when women are finally being recognized for their important accomplishments, this title adds one more name to the list.”—School Library Journal
AJL Newsletter
“With few words on each page, a modern Sephardic family prepares for and then celebrates Shabbat while introducing a variety of Ladino words. This is a fun and new concept for a board book. The illustrations are charming. All males are wearing kippot. The publisher notes that both author…
AJL Newsletter
“A toddler (and later his baby brother) eats matzah all day long during Passover. For breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack, he shares the various ways he likes it—with milk, with jam, with cheese, etc. Not a lot here, but this little rhyming story is very useful in sharing the simple…
AJL Newsletter
“A delightful poem is the essence of this adorable board book about how much families love their little ones. With such lines as ‘You’re the kick in my hora, you’re the potato in my knish, You’re the lights on my menorah, and the star on which I wish,’ it flows like the old Cole Porter…
AJL Newsletter
“A lovely book with a message of the peace of nature around us includes the Jewish concept of shalom bayit in a successful way. The illustrations will be super appealing to young children and the possibilities for kids to point out various animals and learn about their homes is welcome…
AJL Newsletter
“This is the ninth in the series, and it provides a good introduction to Havdalah, the end-of -Shabbat ritual that is often overlooked by non-observant families. Different aspects of the ritual are shown: ‘Braided candle we’ll light to brighten the night. Havdalah is coming.’ All males…
AJL Newsletter
“Here is a rhyming Passover board book with a funny story that features Jewish alligators in Florida. The seder rituals are highlighted as a large family of alligators celebrates Passover in the swampy Everglades. They apparently live in a regular house, wear kippot or pearl necklaces…
Booklist
“[A] very readable, engaging, and entertaining history of American elections and politics for young people. Highly recommended.”—starred, Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“A solid invitation to find out more.”—Kirkus Reviews
Booklist
“[A]n ideal resource for researchers. This compelling story of teamwork and ingenuity pretty much defines what STEM is all about.”—Booklist
Booklist
“Perfect for children’s nonfiction collections in schools and public libraries.” —Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“An engaging tale of vulnerability and control.”—Kirkus Reviews
Booklist
“Fans of Jon Klassen’s more naturalistic outings will best appreciate the just desserts a surly gnome receives here.”—Booklist
Booklist
“Place this with books like Karen Rivers’ A Possibility of Whales (2018) and Kim Harrington’s Revenge of the Red Club (2019).”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“Read aloud or explored independently, this original fairy tale will whet the appetite for more Swedish imports.” —Kirkus Reviews
Booklist
“Clearly intended to counter the negative messages that dark-skinned children encounter early in their lives, the book bursts with love and energy, in the images and in the words.”—Booklist